Summer 2026 Classes begin May 22, 2026
As of 4/7/26 both summer classes are full. You can keep checking the WCC website to see if anyone dropped, however any openings will fill quickly. We are unable to maintain a waitlist.
FALL 2026 Classes begin September 1, 2026. Registration is now open.
3 options are available:
- Daytime 8:00am-12:30pm 3 days yet to be determined (Most likely Tues/Wed/Thu)
- Evening 6:30pm-9:50pm Mon/Wed plus 4 Saturday morning classes (usually one a month)
- Evening 6:30pm-9:50pm Tues/Thu plus 4 Saturday morning classes (usually one a month)
See below for specific registration instructions *
The EMT course is listed as: EMS 101 - Emergency Medical Services 1
Some members of service may qualify for partial reimbursement from NYS upon successful completion of the basic original course (through your agency)
Current college students may be able to apply some or all of the 5 credits earned from the WCC EMT class towards their program - contact your advisor to see if you are eligible
Current high school students follow a different application process found at the bottom of this page.
Questions? Email us at: wccemtclass@gmail.com
Fall 2026 EMT Basic Original
The NYS EMT Certification exams (practical skills and written) for these courses will be in December 2026.
EMT Basic Refresher Course
Registration is now closed.
The next refresher class is tentatively scheduled for fall 2026.
The NYS EMT Certification exams (practical skills and written) for these courses will be in June 2026.
Talk with an EMS Department advisor today!
Click the link below and complete a brief survey. One of our full time faculty members will contact you by phone or arrange a Zoom conference call.
* EMT Original Classes
* EMT Refresher Classes
* Paramedic Certificate
* Paramedic A.A.S. degree
Student success
WCC EMT students have a high success rate, often scoring well above the New York state average on the written NYS certification exam.
In-person Classes
All WCC Basic Original EMT classes are taught in-person on the main Valhalla campus. Refresher classes may conduct some classes remotely (using Zoom). Classes are taught using lectures supplemented by hands-on skills. WCC professors utilize the Brightspace platform for course management and assignments.
* EMT Registration Instructions
1. If you have not taken classes at WCC before, complete an application to the college by following the link and clicking on the “Apply Online Now” box http://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/apply/
If you do not plan to take any other classes at WCC, you may submit the application as a “Non-Matriculated” student to facilitate the process.
2. Getting Started- You are required to complete the “Getting Started” module before you may move forward in the registration process. You must log into your MyWCC portal, click on the 'Let's Get Started!' tile, and complete the online “Getting Started” module. Please check your WCC email for log in instructions and information. If you have questions about this, please contact the Student Help Desk at 914-606-5600, or at mywcchelpdesk@sunywcc.edu
3. Register online at wcc.edu - you are looking for EMS101
4. Current High School students should follow the following steps. Your guidance counselor can assist you:
WCC offers an Early Admit Student (EAS) Program which offers qualified, eligible high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses at the College while concurrently completing their high school course requirements.
Please visit the Early Admit Student (EAS) Program webpage to learn more about the application process, placement testing requirements, and required documents you must submit.
All prerequisites must be met before a student can register for the course. Course Descriptions/Prerequisites
Students can search for course offering online. Course Schedules (Click on "Class Search-Credit Classes)
View important semester dates on the Academic Calendar https://www.sunywcc.edu/academics/academiccalendar/
Tuition Fees - https://www.sunywcc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees/. Please note early admit students are not eligible for financial aid.
Office of Admissions
Again, thank you for your interest in our program. We look forward to seeing you in class soon.
“EMTs are privileged to play in life’s great game. Too many unlucky people watch the action thunder by, stuck at a desk, or watching it on television at home. “
Kelly Grayson
“There is no higher honor than to be given the responsibility to care for another human being. “
Richard K. Schachern
